Jumping spiders have REM-like twitches when they sleep, suggesting dreams may be much more widespread in the animal kingdom than previously realized. Daniela Rößler, a behavioral ecologist, collected local jumping spiders and housed them in clear plastic cages on her windowsill, intending to evaluate their reactions to 3-D-printed predatory spider models. When she returned … [Read more...] about Spiders Appear to Have REM-like Sleep and May Even Dream
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Mysterious Red Clouds Over the Atlantic Ocean Have Completely Confounded the Internet
Moheimen Tanim, a Redditor, recently posted some intriguing photographs that have sparked quite a stir. The three photographs reveal a weird red glow in the clouds and were captured by a pilot flying over the Atlantic Ocean, according to Tanim. Other redditors quickly commented with a variety of beliefs, ranging from the end of the world to a comparison to this season's … [Read more...] about Mysterious Red Clouds Over the Atlantic Ocean Have Completely Confounded the Internet
These Romantic Roses: The Truth About the Osiria Rose’s Red and White Petals
Roses are timeless symbols of love and romance, and with over 150 species and thousands of hybrids, there's a rose out there for everyone. One of the most unique rose hybrids that has captured the internet's attention is the Osiria rose, with its striking red and white petals. The Osiria rose is a hybrid tea rose that was created by German breeder Reimer Kordes in 1978. With … [Read more...] about These Romantic Roses: The Truth About the Osiria Rose’s Red and White Petals
Dogs Trained to Defend Animals Have Saved 45 Rhinos From Poachers in South Africa
A dog pack has been taught to defend South Africa's wildlife, and they have already protected 45 rhinos from poaching. Many different canine breeds, ranging from beagles to bloodhounds, have been deployed to defend endangered species from poachers. The canines begin training at birth and learn how to manage all of the stresses of real-world operations before starting work at … [Read more...] about Dogs Trained to Defend Animals Have Saved 45 Rhinos From Poachers in South Africa
After Thousands of Years, Wild Bison Have Returned to Britain
Three European Bison (Bison bonasus) may be able to reverse the fact that the UK is one of the most environmentally devastated nations in the world. As the first of these creatures to walk freely in the wild in Britain for thousands of years, the three made history this week. As part of The Wilder Blean Project, run by the Kent Wildlife Trust and the Wildwood Trust, these … [Read more...] about After Thousands of Years, Wild Bison Have Returned to Britain